300 LE Watercraft & Snowmobile StorageBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement District 1 is seeking a storage facility contract for conservation officer watercraft and snowmobile equipment located in Kosciusko County. The procurement requires a storage facility capable of securely housing 17 boats and/or trailers (20 feet long - 8 feet high), 3 personal watercraft and/or trailers (12 feet long), and 4 snowmobiles and/or trailers (15 feet long - 10 feet wide). Key facility requirements include 24/7 access, comprehensive weather protection, electrical service, adequate lighting, and concrete or asphalt flooring. The contract will commence on December 15, 2025, and extend through December 14, 2029, with potential renewal options. Bid responses must be submitted by December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, either via email to nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or by mail to Nicholas Ramsey at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in Indianapolis. Pricing must be submitted monthly for each storage category (watercraft, PWC trailer, snowmobile) across the four-year contract period, with a comprehensive 4-Year Grand Total required.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside goals for Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) at 8% minority and 11% women participation, and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB) at 3%. Bidders must complete the Indiana Economic Impact Form and comply with various state procurement requirements, including drug-free workplace certification, ethics obligations, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must provide detailed monthly pricing for each storage category. The State reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice, and all payments will be processed electronically in arrears according to state fiscal policies. Potential vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet all specified storage requirements, provide secure and accessible storage solutions, and comply with the comprehensive set of state procurement and contracting regulations.